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Sturgis

Kentucky · 1,735 residents · 1.566 sq mi
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Sturgis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,986. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,735
−15%since 2000
from 2,030 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,108 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+6%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sturgis
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,986
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,664 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,347
+58%since 2000
from $14,124 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.6%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
41.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,777)
Black9.6%(194)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(25)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score25%(508)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,505)
Black6.2%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.5%(321)
Diversity Score
19
−26%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sturgis, Kentucky?

Sturgis, Kentucky has about 1,735 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sturgis, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sturgis, Kentucky earns about $42,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sturgis, Kentucky expensive?

In Sturgis, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $74,900, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Sturgis, Kentucky?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sturgis, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sturgis, Kentucky?

About 18.7% of people in Sturgis, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sturgis, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sturgis, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 449 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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